Though we were pretty surprised when we heard the news that Gary Neville had been appointed Valencia boss earlier this week, the 40-year-old certainly has the profile for a top job in management.

As unusual as it is for a coach to get his first full-time job at such a big club, Gary knows what it is to succeed in the world of football. The Manchester United legend won the Premier League eight times back in his playing days, as well as two Champions League titles and a whole host of domestic cups.

And can you imagine if, back then, he'd given high praise to an Arsenal star?

Neville's United shared an intense and infamous mutual enmity with The Gunners - it was a rivalry which defined English football at the turn of the millenium. However, speaking to the brilliant children's charity Football Beyond Borders on the eve of his Valencia move, he's revealed that his favourite player to coach is (believe it or not) on his old rivals' books.

Though we're sure Jack will take a compliment, Gary does qualify his claim by saying that the young Arsenal star is "a challenge". A slightly backhanded bit of praise, then - intended to keep Wilshere on his toes, we're sure.

In the rest of this extensive interview (all conducted by 13-year-old Football Beyond Borders presenter Rashad), Gary also discusses motivation, Alex Ferguson and, funnily enough, his next move in coaching. Filmed as it was just prior to his appointment to the Valencia hotseat, his coy answer now seems very funny indeed.